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Mah-Jongg 101

A 4-Week Series
2026-08-11 17:00:00 2026-08-11 19:00:00 America/Chicago Mah-Jongg 101 Now is your chance to learn this fun game of skill and strategy from an experienced Mah Jongg instructor! Beginners MUST attend all four sessions. No exceptions. Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)

Tuesday, August 11
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-11 17:00:00 2026-08-11 19:00:00 America/Chicago Mah-Jongg 101 Now is your chance to learn this fun game of skill and strategy from an experienced Mah Jongg instructor! Beginners MUST attend all four sessions. No exceptions. Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)

Ela Area Public Library

Meeting Room B (R117B)

Now is your chance to learn this fun game of skill and strategy from an experienced Mah Jongg instructor! Beginners MUST attend all four sessions. No exceptions.

Randy Thrasher, Mah Jongg instructor, will teach you the basics (American version) of the game over four sessions. 

Mah-Jongg was developed in 19th-century China. A game of skill, it's commonly played by four people using 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols.

Mah-Jongg sets, handouts, and Mah-Jongg 2026 cards will be provided. Ages 18+. Ela Cardholders only. SPACE IS LIMITED.

ONLY REGISTER FOR THE FIRST SESSION (AUG. 11). DO NOT REGISTER FOR ANY OTHER SESSION.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Classes |

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Just in time for the start of the school year, make friendship bracelets with special messages to trade with friends new and old! At this open house we supply alphabet beads and colorful pony beads.
Sewing Basics
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library
Learn to use a sewing machine and create... more
Learn to use a sewing machine and create a simple project. All materials and equipment provided. Due to high interest, registration is limited to one class per person per season. For ages 14+
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Rotary Club of Lake Zurich - Rotary Club Meeting
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
Thinking about joining the Rotary Club of... more
Thinking about joining the Rotary Club of Lake Zurich? Come to the meeting and get acquainted. Public is welcome.
Joyous Japan
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Japan is the only country among over 60... more
Japan is the only country among over 60 explored that left world traveler Brian Michalski heartbroken to leave.
Back-to-School Friendship Bracelets (ages 5 and up)
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Just in time for the start of the school... more
Just in time for the start of the school year, make friendship bracelets with special messages to trade with friends new and old! At this open house we supply alphabet beads and colorful pony beads.
Genealogy Interest Group - Webinar Watch Party
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Adult Computer Lab (R202)
Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month for... more
Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month for a timely topic followed by personal research time. Bring your questions and share research strategies. Newcomers welcome!
Descubre y Crea en el Forge en Familia
Tue, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Descubre el Forge creando proyectos con... more
Descubre el Forge creando proyectos con la cortadora láser, bordadora, máquina de coser y más. Este programa será en español.
Mah-Jongg 101 - A 4-Week Series
Tue, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)
Now is your chance to learn this fun game... more
Now is your chance to learn this fun game of skill and strategy from an experienced Mah Jongg instructor! Beginners MUST attend all four sessions. No exceptions.
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Descubre y Crea en el Forge en Familia
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Descubre el Forge creando proyectos con... more
Descubre el Forge creando proyectos con la cortadora láser, bordadora, máquina de coser y más. Este programa será en español.
Books & Brews
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Buffalo Creek Brewing
Join us for Books & Brews. We will meet... more
Join us for Books & Brews. We will meet in-person at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove. Contact readers@eapl.org with questions.
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